Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.
Latest episodes
Apr 13, 2022 • 24min
Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli: "Compassionomics"
Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, Co-President/CEO of Cooper University Healthcare and associate dean of clinical affairs for Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, with Michael on his book (co-authored by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak), "Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference." Fun fact: "Mazz" was Michael's first ever intern. Original air date 17 April 2019. The book was published on 30 April 2019.
Apr 11, 2022 • 17min
Nelson DeMille: "The Cuban Affair"
Bestselling author Nelson DeMille, who has been a guest of Michael's many times over the years, today on his book "The Cuban Affair: A Novel." Original air date 20 September 2017. The book was published on 19 September 2017.
Apr 8, 2022 • 13min
Richard Hasen: "Cheap Speech"
Michael speaks with University of California-Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, author of "Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics―and How to Cure It." Original air date 5 April 2022. The book was published on 8 March 2022.
Apr 6, 2022 • 19min
Jeff Benedict: "Tiger Woods"
Just in time for his reappearance at The Masters, Listen to Michael's 2018 interview with Jeff Benedict, co-author (with Armen Keteyian) of "Tiger Woods." The book became a NY Times bestseller. Original air date 28 March 2018. The book was published on 27 March 2018.
Apr 4, 2022 • 18min
Conn Iggulden: "The Dangerous Book for Boys"
Michael's conversation with British author Conn Iggulden, co-author of "The Dangerous Book for Boys" from 2012. The book was published in 2005 and again in 2012.
Apr 1, 2022 • 16min
Greg Bluestein: "Flipped"
Michael talks with Atlanta Journal Constitution Reporter Greg Bluestein, author of "Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power." Original air date 24 March 2022. The book was published on 22 March 2022.
Mar 30, 2022 • 23min
Michael Bamberger: "The Second Life of Tiger Woods"
Michael's conversation with sportswriter Michael Bamberger, author of "The Second Life of Tiger Woods." Original air date 26 March 2020. The book was published on 31 March 2020.
Mar 28, 2022 • 10min
Dr. Mehmet Oz: "You: The Owners Manual"
Michael spoke with Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2008, for the released of an updated version of his 2005 book "YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger."
Mar 25, 2022 • 13min
Madeleine Albright: "Fascism: A Warning"
Michael's conversation with the late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on her New York Times Best Seller, "Facism: A Warning." Albright passed away on 23 March 2022. Original air date 17 April 2018. The book was published on 10 April 2018.
Mar 23, 2022 • 17min
Joan Biskupic: "The Chief"
The book came out three years ago this week - hear Michael's conversation with Joan Biskupic, author of "The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts." Original air date 2 April 2019. The book was published on 26 March 2019.
